The word "steresol" is a chemical compound that is often used as a disinfectant. Its spelling can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription, which would look like /ˈstɛrəsɒl/. The "s" at the beginning is pronounced with a soft "s" sound. The following "t" is silent, and the "e" is pronounced with a short "e" sound. The next two syllables contain the long "o" sound, and the last syllable has a soft "l" sound. Overall, the word's spelling is consistent with English phonetic rules, making it less challenging to pronounce than some foreign terms.
A liquid composed of benzoin, tincture of tolu, ethereal oil, carbolic acid, saccharin, and shellac dissolved in alcohol; it dries to a varnish adherent to skin and mucous membranes; employed as a paint to diphtheritic pseudomembrane and as an adhesive to hold thin dressings in place.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.